Senior PLC Software Engineer

Company: Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment
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We’re working with a clean-energy business developing next-gen ammonia cracking to hydrogen systems, now looking for a hands-on Senior PLC Engineer to support the scale-up of their technology.

This role focuses on PLC development alongside real-world commissioning, taking systems from design through to live operation.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing PLC software (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred)
  • Supporting system integration (HMI, instrumentation, control systems)
  • Testing, validation and simulation where required
  • Leading commissioning, fault finding and debugging on-site
  • Bringing structure and rigour to software development

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong PLC experience from a chemical process or manufacturing industry.
  • Degree educated, in a relevant field of study.
  • Comfortable working across the full lifecycle.
  • Confident troubleshooting live systems.
  • Siemens experience ideal, but open.

Why?:

  • Work on cutting-edge hydrogen technology.
  • Hands-on role with real engineering impact.
  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • Opportunity to shape how systems are developed as they scale.

Drop me a message, apply or email me on lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk

Posted: April 2nd, 2026